Young Adult Fiction Supernatural
Grave Message
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2022
- Category
- Supernatural, Law & Crime, Death & Dying
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781459828667
- Publish Date
- Feb 2022
- List Price
- $0.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781459828643
- Publish Date
- Feb 2022
- List Price
- $10.95
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 12 to 18
- Grade: 8 to 12
- Reading age: 12 to 18
Description
Key Selling Points
- In this paranormal thriller, a teenager tries to solve the mystery of her friend’s death, with the help of a ghost.
- The main character is dyslexic but that is incidental to the storyline.
- The author is a special education teacher who teaches students with dyslexia.
- One of the first titles in the new Orca Anchor line of hi-lo books with reading levels of 1.0 to 2.0.
- Enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
About the author
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Contributor Notes
Mary Jennifer Payne is a graduate of the Humber School of Creative Writing and the author of a number of works for young people, including the Orca Soundings title Enough. She works as a special education teacher and lives in Toronto.
Editorial Reviews
“Payne has packed strong characters and a captivating story into 66 pages, with themes of friendship, death, and loyalties, with a mention of dyslexia.”
Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
“Gives readers an edge-of-the-seat experience…A terrific story, blending the theme of grief and bereavement with the excitement of the supernatural and murder mystery genres. Highly Recommended.”
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Payne effectively uses simple vocabulary and short chapters to tell a story that is full of suspense and intrigue and made even more accessible through the book’s physical design.”
Kirkus Reviews